Civil Site Engineer - Section Head

ZipRecruiter; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Site Civil Engineer to lead and grow their civil site practice in the Charleston, SC office. This leadership role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, cultivating client relationships, and ensuring financial success in site development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience in site civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams for site development projects.
• Oversee design and permitting processes.
• Cultivate client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Technical expertise

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Civil Engineer to lead and grow our civil site practice in the Charleston, SC office. This leadership role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in business development, staff management, and project delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the site civil group, cultivating client relationships, pursuing new business opportunities, and ensuring the overall financial success of the practice.

Key responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design and permitting for site development projects, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, local market knowledge, and a passion for expanding our presence in the Low country region.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
• Interview and hire staff for the section
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 10+ years' experience in site civil engineering
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years' experience in site civil engineering.
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office